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Old 07-27-2002, 06:50 PM
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I'm looking to get some new wheels for my 2001 Z28 to improve appearance and performance. I'm planning on getting 18's. What is the widest I should go in the rear to get the best traction without compromising overall fit??? ...what tire sizes would work best too?
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10" or 10.5" max. 295/35ZR18 tire. Traction will always be compromised with 18" wheels, due to lack of side wall. They look good though!
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I have 18x11 on rear they are fikse I had to use a 1/4 in spacer on them but they don't set out of the wheel well.
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Thanks for the feedback. I'd prefer not to have to use a spacer, so I've decided to get 18x9.5" for the front and 18x10.5" for the rear.

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</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Vector-Z:
<strong>Thanks for the feedback. I'd prefer not to have to use a spacer, so I've decided to get 18x9.5" for the front and 18x10.5" for the rear.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">If 18x11 fit, then why not order the wheels with the correct offset/backspace so you dont have to use a spacer <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />

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